Festival with the "Wow" factor coming to Rotherham this weekend

The Women of the World (WOW) Festival, celebrating women, girls and non-binary people, will take over the park on Saturday and Sunday.

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Launched in 2010 by founder Jude Kelly, the WOW Festival has already taken place in more than 30 locations spanning across six continents.

The festival aims to “tackle the subjects that matter most to women, girls and non-binary people” and is open to people from all walks of life, “however they identify”.

Helen Jones, director at Flux Rotherham, said: “We are thrilled to be part of this fantastic two day festival, celebrating women, girls, trans and non-binary communities of Rotherham.

“There will be so much to do and see around the festival site at Clifton Park, from excellent speakers, workshops, and art performances to live music, poetry and joyful dance sessions, all topped off with a beautiful marketplace area filled with female makers and organisations.”

There will be performaces from Rotherham musicians as well as art displays by artists from all across South Yorkshire.

Jude Kelly said: “WOW Rotherham is going to be a wonderful and joyful celebration of the women and girls whose stories, achievements and resilience can help build a new chapter in the history of the town.

“The WOW local producers are using their huge energy to build an equal just and safe world where the women girls, trans and non-binary communities of Rotherham can flourish.”